Beginning in 2010, on the first of the month, I will post a 'Book Received' entry. Primarily I want to recognize the books, authors and publisher. Some of the books will be reviewed on this blog, some of the books will not. These entries will be THD's way of acknowledging the books and thanking those that directed them to my doorstep.

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